I get that Ferland was/is a bottom-six player who was more or less a passenger on that top line, but putting up 21 goals on a team that had notable scoring issues is still something IMO. I think he's more than a throw-in.

I just don't like this deal from CGY's perspective. Yes they got two good players but they also got two RFAs whereas Dougie is still signed to a good deal. They also lose some offensive punch from the back end, though they'll get some additional scoring from Lindholm up front. I like Hanafin, but not a big fan of Lindholm. As for Fox, time will tell.

Couple this with the fact that the Flames had to sit and watch as the Isles took Noah Dobson with their pick, and I think Treliving is in serious trouble. He's my pick for first GM fired in next year's Coaching Watch.

I would feel the same way If I hadn't watched the team check out down the stretch last year. That was a complete lack of heart and after that display they had to do something big.... I've expressed my own personal opinions on Dougie's play at times. In that aspect I think this move is decent. As you mentioned in the trade thread I think it balances the team out. That's just a feeling for now it seems.

3living has his balls on the line even more so now. I guess Tckachukkdkkdk would be a solid move on the top line. Not sure where that puts Lindholm.....I certainly don't want him with Backlund but that's Peter's problem! If that backfires at all or if this team still fades/fails.....he's gone.

_________________The mountain of truth has many levels and everyone likes to think they are at the top.

That's fair, but I'd also say the team's collapse down the stretch had more to do with Smith's injury, Monahan trying to play through something fairly serious, and outright lousy coaching than any sort of "disunity" in the room.

Not painting Dougie out to be a saint--he's obviously not the most sociable of guys and there are indeed holes in his game, but I don't think the Flames handled this situation well.

In any event, they got as good a coach as they could want and got decent value for Dougie. Now if Monahan goes down again they have another option to switch over to center if need be.

I think this is also Bennett's last run. He looks like he could pan out as a depth player but that won't happen in Calgary. He may start out the season as a Flame but I don't think he finishes as one.

Most of those names are recognizable to me, one big standout (apart from Brule...seriously?) is former 2011 11th overall pick by the Colorado Avalanche and Saskatoon Blades standout, Duncan Siemens. Toiled around in the minors for years with the Avs organization until finally getting a real shot late last season, also scoring his first career NHL goal on a long-bomb empty netter. Dude has size and speed, unfortunately just not the hands. His puck skills are simply not NHL-caliber. But under the right circumstances he could yet make his way as a depth guy. I wish him the best of luck.

David Rittich is a total nutjob, he's the perfect goalie for this team.

He's got a point.....he would have a much better case and so would the Flames for having gone all Theo Fleury when Benn clipped him. Instead he pushes through....or literally doesn't and the OT goal is scored and upheld (the right call based on his choice to play through). "Enough time" is subjective considering Rittich is a large male ( 6'3" 210 lbs) and embellishing the clip would have nixed that. I believe that's the point behind his "maybe next time I will lay down for half an hour" comment.

_________________The mountain of truth has many levels and everyone likes to think they are at the top.

He's got a point.....he would have a much better case and so would the Flames for having gone all Theo Fleury when Benn clipped him. Instead he pushes through....or literally doesn't and the OT goal is scored and upheld (the right call based on his choice to play through). "Enough time" is subjective considering Rittich is a large male ( 6'3" 210 lbs) and embellishing the clip would have nixed that. I believe that's the point behind his "maybe next time I will lay down for half an hour" comment.

Oh he definitely has a point, I hope the league office is wise enough not to reward a flopper (I'm not sure they are though).

I think a GIF of his meltdown is gonna see plenty of use on social media.

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